BBC star and Bafta-winner Lee Montague has sadly died aged 97.
Michael Palin has led heartfelt tributes for the star who had a stellar career spanning six decades.
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In a touching message, Michael Palin said: “Very sad to hear that I shall not see Lee again.
“He was such good company, wise, experienced, empathetic, funny. It was always a pleasure to share a stage with him.”
Lee trained at the Old Vic theatre school and first appeared on stage in 1950.
He went on to perform at the RSC, and the Old Vic with Laurence Olivier.
Other notable venues included Manchester Royal Exchange, and Bristol Old Vic.
His screen debut saw him shoot to fame 1952 in John Huston’s Moulin Rouge.
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